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Training project

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RMS1303
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: R-MR 2011V
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 3 (2013-2014)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Alamäki, Helena
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2013-2014

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
42013-09-02 – 2014-02-28Helena AlamäkiFinnish2013-08-16 – 2013-11-01

Learning Outcomes

The aim is for the student to be able to apply his/her knowledge in practice in the planning and development of a project. He/she is able to analyse and evaluate the planning and development of projects.

Student's Workload

Total work 135 h
Starting lectures 4 h
Tutoring lectures 8 h
Group work 119 h
Project presentations 4 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Production of restaurant experiences

Contents

Getting familiar with a tourism project by working with one. Making a project plan and implementation of a project. Critical evaluation of a project.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Ahonen, J. - Koskinen, T. - Romero, T. 2003. Opas liiketoimintasuunnitelman laatimiseen. Helsinki. Restamark.
- Rautiainen, M. 2001. Hotellin asiakasliikenne ja kannattavuus.
- Blackwell, E. 2004. How to prepare business plan.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Conceptualization of a general view, personal/group-based guidance, project learning, operative learning, learning by writing, problem-based learning.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5

The student is able to critically evaluate the implementation of the project, comparing the results to the original project plan and argumenting those factors which had an impact on the final result. The student is able to comprehensively manage the process of project work.


Grade 3

The students is able to apply her knowledge in planning, implementation and evaluation of a project. The student is also able to apply the gathered information in the right situations. The student understands the parts of the whole project and the interrelationship between these parts.


Grade 1

Recognizes the main preconditions for a need based project implementation and basic project work. The student is able to implement a project linked to the restaurant industry in a certain environment

Assessment Methods

Numeric scale is used (0-5). A written report of a project. Self-assessment in the implementation of the project.


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